In April 2025, the arrival of spring sparks excitement through various creative highlights. The Sigma BF camera emphasizes simplicity in photography, while graphic designer Kate Weinberg showcases her freehand illustrations. Musician Sam Fender releases an impactful album, "People Watching," and Yagya's ambient sounds help focus. Sign writer Ash Willerton's work captures attention.
Day 1 featured the Spicy Boi Mojito Lager, offering a unique and refreshing flavor. This spicy lager presents an exciting start to the Christmas countdown, with anticipation for more festive beers revealed behind the advent calendar doors. Readers are invited to share their own experiences in the comments.
A visit to Marby & Elm in London revealed unique, naughty wrapping paper featuring elegant, handwritten swear words. The charming stationery shop, a creative haven, offers delightful surprises. The wrapping paper serves as both a conversation piece and a humorous addition to gift-giving, while ensuring careful selection for children's gifts.
Collins Dictionary has named "brat" the 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting a cultural shift in attitudes towards self-expression. The term now embodies independence and confidence, especially among younger generations who embrace assertiveness and personal freedom. This signifies a broader trend of reclaiming negative labels for empowerment.
A pre-ordered beer advent calendar from Beavertown has arrived, surpassing expectations with its impressive design. It features 24 beers, including nine new brews, a limited edition tumbler, and a treat. The festive packaging showcases bold colors and playful illustrations, enhancing the holiday spirit. Excitement builds for December's first opening.
No, it's not an early 1960's Batman and Robin TV series spin-off. It's the dynamic trio of another rather splendid batch of home-brew created in readiness for 5th November and Bonfire night!
Five things that got me gingered up this November ’24.
Creative fonts, AI portraits, handmade notebooks, funky, soulful and ambiend soundtracks - July's Creative Roundup. Well, July's been rather busy, hasn't it! France has had an election, we've had an election and got a new PM, fingers crossed this government is MUCH better than the previous one. Let's not forget about the Euro's or Wimbledon… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this July ’24
It's damp, it's raining, it hasn't stopped bloody raining, it's wet, very wet. However, don't let the weather get you down, there's plenty of creative Gingerness out there to keep the spirits uplifted. Hang on in there, Spring is just around the corner! Enjoy these five, curated, slightly damp and soggy creative endeavours! No.1 |… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this March ’24
I was lucky enough to be in Vietnam this summer for three weeks. Not only was it an incredible adventure and country to visit and travel around, it was also a great opportunity to see some of the local brands the country had to offer. I hadn't realised before travelling to Vietnam that it's the… Continue reading Good branding Vietnam
The Shortbread Shed 